Souk al Fustat
Souk al Fustat
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands6,449 contributions
Dec 2017 • Solo
This souk is in a building just north of the Coptic city not far from Mar Girgis metro station. At first I thought it was mainly for tourists, but when I went around I observed many (middle class) Egyptian women who were shopping. There are many different (unique) shops selling homemade and imported handicrafts, but also women's clothes and other goods. Pleasant atmosphere.
Written 15 December 2017
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Karen B
UK56 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Arts and crafts without the hassles of a busy souk and a lovely restaurant for a well priced relaxing lunch. Calm and has plenty of quality goods in proper shops.
Written 22 July 2023
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Passenger29302490357
9 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Very nice place for authentic egyptian art, gifts and home decor! Recommend paying a visit to support these shipowners and artists
Written 23 June 2023
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James C
Quinte West, Canada458 contributions
Aug 2018
Went here with our guide and had some fun bargaining for spices and trinkets. Always a fun stop at a Souk
Written 8 October 2018
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Hanna M
Cairo, Egypt23 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
I visited the souq together with my family in January 2018. We were all very pleased with the experience. It's a cosy and clean place were you'll find really nice, hand made Egyptian products from different parts of Egypt. You'll find fixed prices on the items, meaning that you don't have to spend time bargain or feeling fooled. You'll find everything from beautiful beduin work on pillowcases and clothing, wood work, paintings, ceramic products and traditional, colorful metal cups, bowls, trays etc. I think the souq is well worth a visit! It's great to combine a visit to the souq together with a trip to old Cairo (coptic Cairo) and the hanging church which are just next to the souq.
Written 8 January 2018
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NicJBoston
Brookline, MA709 contributions
Mar 2017
There were a few shops selling crafts when I went there, but most of the shops were empty. Perhaps business picks up - at weekends or busier seasons?
Written 21 April 2017
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wick1979
Dallas, TX2,776 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
Plenty of vendors sell Chinese knock offs, couple small restaurants and tons of tourist. Right inside Coptic Cairo you'll go through it to see any of the churches. All stalls selling the same junk.
Written 20 October 2016
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Salaaar
United Kingdom606 contributions
Nov 2015 • Solo
The souq is located near Masjid Amr Ibn el As. I discovered it by chance when I was looking for a taxi outside the masjid. The souq is not that big and doesn't have much variety. It has some art and handicraft shops and some local clothes. You can have a look at the architecture of the building but there isn't much of shopping there.
Written 11 November 2015
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Jean-Sebastien9276
Saint-Leu-la-Foret, France4,818 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Souk Al-Fustat is relatively small, and was very quiet during our visit.
Many shops were closed (probably due to Ramadan).
Many shops were closed (probably due to Ramadan).
Written 24 March 2024
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Sandra S
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Oct 2024 • Family
The future of Egypt is based on its great historical past but I also hope in activities like those present in Souk El-Fustat; very beautiful objects, traditional and also redone with originality, deserves photos like monuments.
Very interesting to see, sociable but not invasive traders, fair costs for things really valuable.
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Very interesting to see, sociable but not invasive traders, fair costs for things really valuable.
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Written 23 October 2024
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